FBK
Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright
United States
4,459 km
2,771 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,459 km
2,771 mi / 2,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
95°
east

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FBK ORD
Airport Name Ladd Army Air Field Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code FBK ORD
ICAO Code PAFB KORD
City Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Chicago
Elevation 449 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 64.840000, -147.610000 41.980000, -87.910000

Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,459 kilometers (2,771 miles / 2,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, it's 19:25 in Chicago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright (FBK) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ladd Army Air Field (FBK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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